Online Class: Diabetes 101
no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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11Lessons
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15Exams &
Assignments -
2,490Students
have taken this course -
4Hours
average time -
0.4CEUs
Course Description
Welcome to Diabetes 101: Understanding, Diagnosing and Managing. This introductory course regarding the topic of diabetes is designed to offer students a general understanding of what diabetes is, how it's diagnosed and how it's managed. Students will also learn the anatomy of diabetes, the body organs involved, and the different types of diabetes with which a person may be diagnosed.
This course also covers the importance of glucose and insulin and how each affects the overall function of your body. Symptoms of diabetes as well as what to expect when you visit a doctor are included in these lessons. Testing methods commonly used by diabetics to maintain their blood sugar and insulin levels are also explored. Understanding the basic tools a diabetic may need for daily management of diabetes are introduced, as are the different methods many individuals diagnosed with diabetes take in order to adapt their lifestyle to their condition at home, work, or school.
Students of this course on diabetes will learn about the most common types of complications associated with multiple forms of diabetes and the importance of care and infection prevention among diabetics, most specifically the elderly. Pregnant mothers diagnosed with gestational diabetes will understand the importance of obstetrical and post-delivery care, and enjoy some tips and suggestions for healthy living habits before, during and after a planned pregnancy.
Throughout this course, students will also learn the importance of nutrition and diet for optimal management of diabetes symptoms and conditions. We'll explore a number of coping skills that diabetics can utilize to help prevent stress and depression. Finally, we'll wrap up this introductory course on diabetes by offering tips that every individual can take to help reduce their risk of developing the condition, or at the very least, minimize its impact on their lives.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Course Lessons
Learning Outcomes
- Define what diabetes is, recognize the types of diabetes, and how to diagnose it.
- Describe glucose and its role in diabetes.
- Identify basic diabetic tools.
- Describe the diabetic lifestyle and complications that can arise with diabetes.
- Describe the challenges of diabetes and the elderly.
- Define gestational diabetes.
- Summarize diabetes and diet.
- Describe coping skills for diabetics as well as techniques for diabetes prevention.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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Time to complete | 12 Months |
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Student Testimonials
- "A very good class and a very conscientious instructor. Timely classwork feedback and helpful comments. I also found it helpful to see my incorrect answers corrected with the right answers." -- Pamela T.
- "Instructor seemed very knowledgeable and presented the information in a clear manner. Thoroughly enjoyed the class :) Thank you." -- Kathleen S.
- "This was a very helpful course for learning the basics of diabetes." -- Craig B.
- "The course helped me a lot in knowing more about Diabetes. The instructor is diligent." -- Julieta B.
- "I just wanted to thank her and thank for all of the information that was shared." -- Joan R.
- "The entire course was relevant and the teacher excellent!" -- Joseph M.
- "Easy site to maneuver. Thanks!" -- Deborah S.
- "Great class, material was well presented." -- David G.
- "Instructor is amazing very helpful and motivating." -- Roja P.
- "She ia a great instructor!!" -- David K.
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